Safety should be an uncompromisable priority for any organization. UCLA, however, has made it an optional one. Last year, UCLA created a campus safety task force after an on-campus murder-suicide in June exposed a lack of preparedness in both safety procedures and building security. The task force produced a list of recommendations for the university, […]
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Editorial: Engagement in student government is critical for graduate student body
Two weeks ago, the Los Angeles city elections flaunted the year’s most dismal instance of voter apathy. And then the UCLA graduate student government election process began. This year, all four executive positions in the Graduate Students Association cabinet, one presidential and three vice-presidential seats, are uncontested. GSA represents the voice of the graduate student […]
Editorial: UCLA’s proposed housing projects should accommodate all students
A bit of claustrophobia is not a unique experience in on-campus housing. With UC-mandated enrollment increases, UCLA is going to have to start spreading students out instead of cramming them in. Last week, UCLA revealed five proposed sites where it could add residence halls or apartment buildings to provide room for 6,900 new undergraduate beds. […]
Editorial: Proposed UC nonresident enrollment cap requires state legislature input
Over the past few years, the California state Legislature has readily criticized and attempted to micromanage the University of California. But in the wake of the UC’s proposed nonresident enrollment cap, the state has gone silent – and at the worst possible time. [Related: UC to vote on proposal to limit nonresident enrollment to 20 […]
Editorial: Westwood’s lackluster businesses fail to address local needs
Since the 1980s, Westwood Village has been known for its vacancies and lackluster businesses. That fact doesn’t look to be changing anytime soon, and property owners on Glendon Avenue are a big part of the problem. Glendon Avenue has had little foot traffic compared to some of its sister streets in Westwood. The avenue has […]
Editorial: UC must be more transparent with sexual misconduct records
Instead of letting sexual harassment investigation reports grow dusty in filing cabinets, the University of California should regularly publish information about violations to inform the community of their scale and severity. Last week, in response to public records requests from various media outlets, the UC released final investigation and disciplinary reports on sexual violence and […]
Daily Bruin Editorial Board city election endorsements
Ahead of the March 7 municipal elections, the Daily Bruin’s editorial board has endorsed candidates for city government and measures on the ballot. Here are our picks: City officials Mayor: Eric Garcetti Council member for City District 5: Jesse Creed City ballot measures Measure S: A proposal to impose a two-year moratorium on development projects […]